FIFA has appointed Salvadoran referee Iván Barton to officiate the first 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain. Multiple outlets report that the match is scheduled for Tuesday at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Coverage specifies a kickoff time of 2 p.m. local time in Arlington, with corresponding local times noted for other regions, including 1 p.m. in Costa Rica and El Salvador. The appointment marks the largest assignment of Barton’s career, according to reporting that highlights his selection for a World Cup semifinal. The semifinal features France, and Spain, described in one report as the 2024 UEFA European Championship winners. No additional officials or referee team members are detailed in the provided accounts. The selections and scheduling information are consistent across the sources, with both identifying Barton as the assigned referee and confirming the venue and matchup. The match will be played in Arlington, Texas, at the scheduled kickoff time.